Statins' protective effects on focal epilepsy are independent of <scp>LDL</scp>‐C
Statins, drugs typically used to manage cholesterol, may also lower the risk of developing certain types of epilepsy, especially post-stroke focal epilepsy, by reducing inflammation and protecting brain cells. The research found no clear effect of statins on generalized epilepsy or epilepsy caused by other factors. These results could aid in creating better treatments for epilepsy in the future.
Authors
- Yanping Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0911-6957)
- Limin Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1265-0244)
- Miao Tuo
- Jing Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6566-6693)
- Yun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3644-3466)
- Yulong Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9473-1263)
- Zhen Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4751-1348)
Institutions
- Qingdao University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University (CN)
- Weifang Chinese Medicine Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Epilepsia Open
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.70008
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China